Day 8: Kuala Lumpur - Batu Cave, KLCC, KL Sentral

Batu Caves.  Look at all those steps.

The day started off by going to the home of my mom's cousin in Petaling Jaya.  Next, we had dim sum at Restoran Jin Xuan Hong Kong.  I tried their big special bun.

It was about a twenty minute drive to KL.  After having some trouble reaching the entrance, we made it to the Batu Caves.  It is a limestone cave and temple, one of the most popular.  So, there were plenty of tourists here.  I met some girls from the US also.  Reaching the caves is a feat in itself...272 narrow steps up!  There are plenty of monkeys and roosters along the way up, watching the tourists for any sign of food.  The cave is very tall, but not as large as others I've gone to this trip.  A tour through the cave is available, although I did not want to pay for it.

Patronas Twin Towers

Afterwards, we headed to KLCC.  It features a large shopping complex, with a wide range of stores, from affordable to luxury brands.  There was a little shop called Durian Durian that sold all things durian flavored, like durian-flavored egg tart.  I was hoping to be able to go up to the skybridge of the Patronas Twin Towers, but the tickets were sold out.  Apparently one must get them up to two days in advance.

It was so crowded during the afternoon time, and I learned that all the workers in KL are given a couple hours off on Friday afternoons for mosque and prayer time.  So, for those who do not partake in this, they can choose to do what they please, like hang around the mall.

Lunch was with many of my mom's old co-workers, at a small, hidden restaurant.  We ordered intestines of pig I think, but I did not try it.

Inside KL Sentral.  This is the Chinese section.

I've gained weight since coming here!  So, I tried to walk away some calories by going to KL Sentral.  It is a clean, air-conditioned indoor marketplace full of vendors who sell arts, crafts, and other accessories.  There were many stalls of purses and scarves.  One vendor showed me how he makes sand art.  I would have considered bringing some back if it were not so heavy.

On the drive back to uncle's place, we toured (by car) Chinatown and Petaling Street.  Both were very, very busy and many tourists were seen.  Chinatown was a bit dirty.  I'd be wary of eating from the stalls directly on the main streets.

Petaling St.  Not really a good picture showing much of anything.

We spent the rest of the evening at family's home, where I met many, many extended family members.  Tired, but have to be ready for an early start tomorrow as we head back to Ipoh for a school reunion.